Article: The Best Version Of ... Nick Drake's Bryter Layter

I am a big lover of Drake's music although Bryter isn't my favourite album; I prefer his other two more pain-full recordings.

Since I don't listen or enjoy listening with headphones, is the Nunn/Wood stil the best mastering/version for a speaker-listener?

Hi @JoshM,

Could you please confirm if these 2 Nick Drake albums currently on sale at Qobuz are the recommended Nunn/Wood edition?

https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/five-leaves-left-nick-drake/0060253759948

https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/bryter-layter-nick-drake/0060253759945

Thanks,

Ricardo

On 1/31/2022 at 12:36 AM, JoshM said:

 

Hi Ricardo,

 

That's definitely the correct Bryter Later. I can only assume the same for Five Leaves Left. 

 

Josh

Hi Josh,

I just spent some time listening to the Nunn/Wood "Five Leaves Left" version and it does sound more credible and involving than my Heyworth/Wood CD version.

Thanks for the heads up. 🙏

Best,

Ricardo

I've been reading Nick Drake's recently published biography.

Such a sad story, it's been affecting my mood.

So many people who are suffering from metal illness get lost through the net... We still have a long way to go as a cohesive, caring society.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nick-Drake-Richard-Morton-Jack/dp/1529308089/